dis·con·nect
ˌdis-kə-ˈnekt 
disconnected; disconnecting; disconnects
1
: to sever the connection of or between
2
: dissociate sense 1
are disconnected from meaningful relationships
1
: to terminate a connection
2
: to become detached or withdrawn
disconnects into dark moods
: a lack of or a break in connection, consistency, or agreement
a huge disconnect … between the nation's capital and the rest of the country—
R. J. Samuelson
R. J. SamuelsonExamples of disconnect in a Sentence
Verb
The hose and faucet had been disconnected.
Disconnect the old printer and connect the new one.
The alarm system had been disconnected.
Before starting, be sure to disconnect the power supply.
Our landlord threatened to disconnect our electricity.
We were talking on the phone but suddenly we got disconnected.
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Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 7 Sep. 2025
That blending of human and machine work can leave people disconnected from one another.
—Dr. Diane Hamilton, Forbes.com, 7 Sep. 2025
Kevin Thompson, Forbes.com, 27 Aug. 2025
The government’s apparent disconnect from the street doesn’t seem to deter the demonstrators.
—Tal Shalev, CNN Money, 27 Aug. 2025
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Verb
If time permits, lock your home upon departure and disconnect utilities and appliances.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 7 Sep. 2025
That blending of human and machine work can leave people disconnected from one another.
—Dr. Diane Hamilton, Forbes.com, 7 Sep. 2025
Noun
Poor communication between software development and quality assurance teams, as well as disconnects between leadership and engineering, are common obstacles that can hinder progress.
—Kevin Thompson, Forbes.com, 27 Aug. 2025
The government’s apparent disconnect from the street doesn’t seem to deter the demonstrators.
—Tal Shalev, CNN Money, 27 Aug. 2025
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“Disconnect.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/disconnect. Accessed 8 Sep. 2025.
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